U.S. attorneys
Coverage of U.S. attorneys in the Nexus archive.
- Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing
A federal prosecutor in Seattle, Roger Rogoff, was fired by President Trump after approximately an hour on the job and is challenging the removal in court. The case may establish who holds the authority to dismiss court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
- He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
Roger Rogoff, a top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by the Trump administration shortly after being sworn in and has sued, claiming the termination was unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenges the Justice Department's authority to remove court-appointed U.S. attorneys, with the administration asserting it is within the President's authority.
- He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
A top federal prosecutor in Seattle, Roger Rogoff, was fired by the Trump administration shortly after being sworn in and has since sued, claiming the termination was unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenges the Justice Department's authority to remove court-appointed prosecutors, as Rogoff was selected by federal judges to serve until a Senate-confirmed nominee could be appointed.